Latkes Frying, Atlanta, Georgia, USAFriday night marked the start of Chanukah. Like all Jewish holidays, special foods (or fasts) are integral to the celebration. The miracle of the sanctified Temple oil lasting for eight nights inspired Jews the world over to eat fried foods during Chanukah.
Here were see latkes (potato pancakes) frying to a deep golden brown! To make latkes, we grate potatoes and onions, mix in matzo meal, egg, and seasonings, and fry!
Fresh Falafel in a Pita, Tel Aviv, Israel
Wherever we travel, we love to eat local cuisine and skip the American stuff. In Israel, this is so easy as most of the everyday foods are fast foods. Israeli pita is strong and flexible, so you can pile in falafel balls (fried chickpeas) with pickles, olives, salads, hummus, and hot sauce. A full meal in your hand!
Rail Cars and Cargo Plane, Miami, Florida, USA
This shot of an Atlas Air 747 cargo plane landing at Miami International Aiport (MIA) was taken through two rail cars of a freight train. Air freight is the fastest way to send items around the globe, but trains are still very important for moving items over land.
Sailboat, Lake Union, Seattle, WashingtonIt was amazing to see these beautiful colors on Lake Union at sunset. Because of the northern latitude, during the summer months sunset comes much later and folks often enjoy outdoor activities like sailing well into the evening hours. As you can see, not every day and night in Seattle is overcast.
